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An integrated program of course in Universal Ethics (the Noahide laws)
Courses running September-December 2008
1. The theory of universal ethics (the world view of the Noahide laws)
The theory or world-view of universal ethics has been assembled by the Institute in a work entitled Perspectives on the Noahide laws - Universal ethics. In it, the Noahide laws are grasped in their social dimension, in terms of their concept of person - including an aspect of conscience or soul - which they teach; the notion of reason and rationality which they embody; the way in which they relate to the psychological - the personal and interpersonal - dimensions of human life; how the Noahide laws functionally relate to the order of society; and how they relate to the State and international relations.
2. The philosophical and theological foundations of universal ethics
This course has two parts. First, it examines the relationship of the philosophy and theology underlying the Noahide laws and relates it to key terms and concerns of the Western philosophical tradition. How, in other words, does the relationship of G-d as creator, and the human being as a "partner" in the creation, relate to traditional philosophical terms. The second part of the course is concerned with the classical theological issues relating to the existence and knowledge of G-d, Divine law or revelation, and notions of Providence and Redemption
Courses running February-May 2009
1. The practice of universal ethics (the detail of Noahide law)
This course will survey the detail of Noahide law as this covers (a) the methodological foundations of Noahide law (b) the requirements of the process of justice (c) civil law (d) the law of murder and homicide(with related issues of abortion, euthanasia, warfare and self-defence) (e) Noahide law and the natural world (f) Divine service and Noahide law (g) the concept of blasphemy in Noahide law.
2. Noahide ethics and the arts, sciences and arts, sciences and professions
This course begins (A) with a theoretical component exploring how in general universal ethics impact on the study and practice of the arts and sciences and professions. It is followed (B) by a practical component applying the Noahide laws to a choice of elective studies:
(1) Psychology in Helping Sciences or in general counselling
(2) Aesthetics in the practice and teaching of art, music and literature
(3) Education seeking to integrate knowledge and Noahide principles
(4) Social policy - issues in the legal and business world
If interested, please use this form and we will get back to you with full registration and course details.
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